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Published on 03:00 GMT

‘Nigeria’s data cost lowest in West Africa’

With an average data cost of $0.38 for a gigabyte, mobile data in Nigeria is one of the cheapest in the world and one of the lowest in Africa. This position was affirmed by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and revealed in the GSMA report on …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on 07:45 GMT

Saudi ADES Holding boosts global expansion plans via launching into West Africa

Riyadh – ADES Holding Company has expanded its global footprint after launching its oil and gas business in the eleventh country, according to a press release. The company’s offshore jackup rig Admarine 504 has been awarded a drilling contract in Nigeria …

Source: Zawya - Uncategorized
Published on 11:44 GMT

The Star » West Africa could soon have a jihadist state

Source: Kenya Moja - Label Pending
Published on 02:33 GMT

Golden Laurel for Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan while Championing People-centers Policing for a Safer Africa

Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, a prominent member of the Board of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), recently garnered more accolade for his tireless efforts in security advocacy. At the 18th Africa Security Watch Awards and Conference, held at the prestigious …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 08:40 GMT

Africa: Trade barometer records unexpected shifts in attractiveness rankings

The 4th edition of the Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB) once again provides pithy but invaluable insights into the health – or otherwise – of trade in Africa. It monitors a range of key indicators, and then ranks overall trade attractiveness, …

Source: Zawya - Uncategorized
Published on 07:21 GMT

Around twenty elections shaped Africa in 2024

Election day in four French-speaking countries in 2024; Photos by Jean Sovon. Throughout 2024, Africa had a busy electoral calendar: presidential, legislative, and referendum votes were scheduled in more than twenty countries across the continent, …

Source: Global Voices - Center-left
Published on 08:52 GMT

GSE tops Africa, rally set to continue in 2025

56.17% gain in 2024 Strongest performance in a decade By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) emerged as Africa’s best-performing market in 2024, recording a 56.17 percent gain during the period as a slow …

Source: Business and Financial Times - Label Pending
Published on 09:14 GMT

African archbishop says Synod supports small Christian communities in Africa

BUEA, Cameroon – A leading African prelate has said that dwindling numbers in western Churches can be reversed if they adopt the small Christian communities approach practiced by the Church in Africa. Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda, in Cameroon’s …

Source: Crux Now - Right-wing
Published on 04:31 GMT

Pakistan targets West Indies’ vulnerability with spin-heavy squad for Test series

(SportsMax) Pakistan has unveiled a spin-dominant squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against West Indies, aiming to exploit the visitors’ well-documented struggles against spin bowling. With the strategic selection, which includes the recall …

Source: Stabroek News - Neutral
Published on 10:56 GMT

ESWATINI AMONG RISING INDUSTRIAL POWERHOUSES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

By Nomfanelo Maziya | 2025-01-13 Eswatini has emerged as a significant player in industrial development within the Southern Africa region, consistently ranking among top performers in key indices, according to the Africa Policy Research institute. Drivers …

Source: Eswatini Observer - Gov't Propaganda